The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to service mechanical self-winding (automatic) watches and quartz watch power generating systems to industry standards, manufacturer specifications and in accordance with safety regulations and procedures.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:

dismantle and assemble self-winding or quartz generating mechanisms using correct techniques and precautions

inspect, fault-find and adjust self-winding or quartz generating mechanisms

conduct wear, performance and power generation testing

clean components and apply lubricants correctly.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in a simulated working environment. Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge.

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only able to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where required.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Required skills

Required skills include:

inspecting and fault-finding of self-winding or quartz generating mechanisms (e.g. wear, function and actions)

dismantling and reassembling of self-winding or quartz generating mechanisms

dismantling and reassembling of watch movements according to procedures and manufacturer guidelines

applying lubrication to self-winding or quartz generating mechanisms (e.g. correct application, type and amount)

servicing of the barrel and mainspring slipping device

running time performance testing of self-winding or quartz generating mechanisms (e.g. using automatic winding machine)

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

types of self-winding or quartz generating watch

identify and name the components of a self-winding or quartz generating mechanism

inspection and fault-finding procedures of self-winding or quartz generating mechanisms (e.g. wear, function and actions)

lubrication techniques of self-winding or quartz generating mechanisms (e.g. correct application, type, amount and cleanliness)

function of the barrel and mainspring slipping device

performance testing of self-winding or quartz generating mechanisms (e.g. using automatic winding machine - cyclomat)

occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and procedures

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

System type and construction

System type and construction may include:

mechanical self-winding

quartz watch power generation (e.g. kinetic and auto quartz)

types of construction (e.g. rotor, buffer, pedometer and case winding)

features of construction (e.g. single and two way winding)

performance characteristics (e.g. constant motive force)

Record and document repair process

Record and document repair process may include:

extent and date of repair

cost of replacement part

time spent on procedure

Dismantling and assembly precautions

Dismantling and assembly precautions may include:

sequence of inspection and adjustment of self-winding or quartz generating mechanism

verification of correct operation of oscillating weight, reversing wheel and mainspring slipping device

correct selection, application and amount of lubrication for self-winding or quartz generating mechanism

Faulty or worn component parts

Faulty or worn component parts may include:

oscillating weight ball bearings

rotor posts

reversing wheel pivots

clicks

slipping bridle

driving gear

friction clutch

generating rotor

Self-winding or quartz generatingcomponents

Self-winding or quartz generating components may include:

oscillating weights and rotor

transmissions, reverser wheels and wig wag

mainspring and barrel

slipping devices

Watch performance/rate testing

Watch performance and rate testing may include:

beat error diagnosis and adjustment

rate adjustment

amplitude

Wear and power generation tests

Wear and power generation tests may include:

machine simulation wear test (e.g. rotational machine)

testing by wrist wearing

kinetic voltage test

Hand tools and equipment

Hand tools and equipment may include:

timing machine

mainspring winders

cyclomat

case opening and closing tools

Appropriate working environment

Appropriate working environment may include:

clean bench and working area

adequate lighting and ventilation

organised tools and equipment

ergonomic seating

Clean and safe work environment

Clean and safe work environment may be specified through:

relevant legislation and regulations

enterprise operating procedures

5S housekeeping related principles and procedures (e.g. sort, straighten, shine, standardise, sustain)